“He Gets Mad Very Fast”: Why Cristiano Ronaldo Could Never Be A Coach
A former teammate of Cristiano Ronaldo revealed what it was really like living with him in Manchester — and why he can’t imagine CR7 as a manager.
Cristiano continues to defy time
At 41 years old, Cristiano Ronaldo continues to collect records, trophies, and seemingly impossible achievements. The Portuguese superstar is still shining with Al-Nassr, recently won the Saudi Pro League title, and remains obsessed with reaching the milestone of 1,000 official career goals before retiring. All of this while preparing to lead Portugal at yet another FIFA World Cup.
However, as the football world begins to wonder what CR7’s future will look like once he finally retires, one former teammate made a surprising revelation about why he believes Cristiano could never become a coach.
“He gets mad very fast”
The man behind those comments was Eric Djemba-Djemba, Cristiano’s former Manchester United teammate during his early years at Old Trafford.
Speaking to GOAL, the former Cameroon international explained that Ronaldo’s obsessive mentality and extreme competitiveness would make it very difficult for him to manage players from the sidelines.
“I can see him as a director, but not as a coach. Cristiano always wants more and more. He gets mad very, very fast,” Djemba-Djemba explained.
Cristiano was already like this at 17
The former midfielder also recalled what it was like living alongside Ronaldo when he first arrived in England as a teenager.
Djemba-Djemba revealed that the two spent a huge amount of time together outside football — eating meals, watching television, and even visiting each other’s homes regularly. That was when he first noticed the relentless competitive mentality that still defines CR7 more than two decades later.
“I’m not surprised to see him still playing at 41. He was already like that at 17. He always wanted more, more, and more,” the former United player said.
His future may be away from the sidelines
Although many people expect Ronaldo to remain involved in football after retirement, the idea of seeing him in executive or business roles is becoming increasingly popular rather than coaching.
In fact, several former Manchester United figures have publicly stated they could imagine Cristiano returning to the club one day as a director, advisor, or even part-owner.
For now, Ronaldo remains fully focused on continuing his playing career, competing at the 2026 World Cup, and extending a football journey that still seems far from over. But behind the scenes, those who know him best are already beginning to imagine what the next chapter of one of the greatest careers in sports history might look like.
